boy's name
Helmut
HEL-moot (German)
- Origin German
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 810
Helmut is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1978 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Helmut is a name of German origin.
- Peaked in 1960, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Helmut Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 50 |
| 1920s | 54 |
| 1930s | 60 |
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 79 |
| 1960s | 137 |
| 1970s | 46 |
How Popular Is Helmut?
In 1978, Helmut was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Helmut Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Helmut
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Helmut Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Helmut over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Helmut
- German HEL-moot
Sibling Names for Helmut
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Helmut — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Helmut
How popular is the name Helmut?
In 1978, Helmut was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Helmut a girl's or a boy's name?
Helmut is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Helmut?
Helmut has 2 syllables.
When was Helmut most popular?
Helmut peaked in 1960, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.